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T‑Mobile offers coverage demos, satellite texting and priority network slice to county
Summary
A T‑Mobile team showed coverage maps, described T‑satellite and 'T priority' features (first-responder prioritization), and offered free bill reviews and demos; commissioners said local carrier relationships and coverage maps will guide any next steps.
A T‑Mobile representative briefed the commission on recent network upgrades and new products intended to improve coverage in rural areas. The vendor highlighted a new tower in nearby SCOBY, the company's T‑satellite texting product (with expanded app support) and a 'T priority' network slice that can be allocated to first responders during emergencies.
The vendor explained the benefits of dedicated capacity for emergency services and offered free services to help the county compare bills and perform on‑the‑ground demos. "T satellite went live in July," the company representative said while describing new capabilities; the representative also suggested a bill review or a field demo to test coverage in fringe areas. Commissioners said they value local providers and coverage maps and will keep the vendor contact for potential future testing and bill comparisons.
